Reviews consistently highlight Ma Poule Mouillée for its Portuguese rotisserie chicken and generous portions at an exceptional value. The poutine with chicken and chorizo is a standout, with rich sauce, crispy fries, and big servings that can feed two or more. Crowds and limited seating create long waits, but fast service and friendly staff help move things along, and the smoky, charcoal grilled chicken earns rave notes. A few visits mention dips in quality or packaging issues when ordering takeout, but the overall impression remains bold, flavorful and affordable, attracting locals and visitors for both classic and inventive combinations. Desserts like pastel de nata and coconut flan are well loved, and the menu's mix of poutine and chicken makes this a hearty, satisfying option.
This was the first spot I wanted to try in Montreal & I don't know if it was because of high expectations, but this place was very disappointing.
At first glance & smell of the restaurant, I thought this poutine would be amazing but it just didn't work well all together.
The service here as a non-fluent french speaker was for some reason very difficult. Navigating to get napkins was a chore & it seemed like no one wanted to help but instead watch me walk back & forth looking for it even after asking & being misinformed.
The best aspect I'll give them is the quality of preparation for the roasted chicken, understandable when you walk in & see the setup dedicated to it. The rest of the poutine just struggles as a cohesive menu item & you end up just have too much going on. The fries, gravy, & cheese were not great & I just can't vouch for this place being great.
As guides recommend, I would still try this place out but don't be surprised if it isn't to your taste/disappoints.
May 12, 2026
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Really happy to find this place. The small #8 poutine is huge, delicious, & very reasonably priced. Tip if you're visiting: the front door is a push-in. I saw at least 3 people (& myself) get confused when trying to pull open. lol
Best grilled chicken & fries in the city. Go during off hours or you'll torture yourself as you watch & smell the delicious chicken grilling while you wait.
The poutine's taste was incredible, they were very generous in their food quantity, & get this : the price paid in the end was the exact same as the price disaplayed (i.e. tax were included in the displayed price) & such good quality for a relatively low price point, love it! Truly a 10/10 place!
May 4, 2026
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This place is overhyped. The food portions are huge but not worth it. You don't feel good even after a few bites, & I could barely finish 1/4 of it. Honestly one of the worst things I have eaten in my entire life. No joke. The male cook at the beginning was nice, but the women at the cashier made you feel like you were begging for scraps. Tourist trap. I'm sure there's better out there, but who knows?
As a tourist, this is definitely going to be one of those Montreal food spots that I will forever miss. One of the best charcoal grilled chicken you will ever come across. So juicy & tender followed by that beautiful smoky flavour. It was unfortunately too packed on a weekend so I had to order it for takeout but even then it was still delicious.
